Imbibing safety in our culture
Privi attaches utmost importance to safety standards and strives to improve its Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) performance through commitment at all levels, Safety Audits & Inspections, Risk Assessment, Hazard prevention and control, EHS training programmes, contract safety management and Integration into continuous process improvement.
Safety & Environment awareness and communication programs are periodically done across staff and associated communities through Safety Professionals Active Network (SPAN) and Mahad Manufacturers Association (MMA). Privi is an active participant in MMA organised safety programmes.
All the Units of the Company have sustained ‘Integrated Management System (IMS)’ combining Quality (ISO-9001), Environment (ISO- 14001), and Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSAS-45001). Our Integrated Management System’ has successfully undergone a Surveillance Audit cum transition March 2018.
External safety audits have also been conducted for all units to ensure that the Occupational Health & Safety system is intact. A third party HAZOP study has also been conducted for all critical plants to sustain the integrity of equipment and to improve the operability of the plant.
Emergency drills are conducted quarterly to ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency preparedness. These are done diligently and with discipline and as per regulations and standards applicable to the facility and its operation.
Safety & Environmental Awards:
Privi achieved 20.47 million safe man hours as on March 31 2017 and has also been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards:
Certificate of Merit received from the National Safety Council of India and National Safety Council, Maharashtra Chapter in recognition of appreciable achievement in Occupational Safety & Health in chemical and fertilizer industries group under the manufacturing sector category.
Rotary Water Award received at the Water Festival, Pune in 2017. This was for the exemplary work in water conservation.
Certificate of Merit received for Unit – I from the National Safety Council of India.
Certificate of Merit received from the National Safety Council – Maharashtra Chapter for meritorious performance for the 10th consecutive year.
Safety Measures & Controls – Operational Control
- Uninterrupted Power & DG Backup
- Thermography of PCC & MCC feeders
- Preventive Maintenance
- Flameproof Electrical Fittings
- Personnel Earth Monitor at Hydrogen Generation Plant
- Storage tanks with Dykes
- Vent and Pressure Control Systems
- Earthing, Bonding and Lightening Arrestors
- Operations on DCS
- Built in Process and Safety Interlocks
Safety Measures & Controls - Fire Fighting
- Electrical, Diesel & Jockey Pumps
- Gas & Smoke Detectors
- Water Sprinklers & Foam Extinguishers
- CO2 & DCP Extinguishers
- PPEs, CABA Sets, Fire Suits
- Trained First Aiders
- Emergency Control Centre & Fire Alarm system
- Manual Call Point & Emergency Siren
- Public Address System
Safety initiatives for the Community
Privi diligently celebrates National safety week, Environment day and Fire prevention day to create safety awareness among employees and the society.
During the Safety Week, Privi employees organized a skit “Marriage of worker with Safety” at Mahad demonstrating industrial safe practices and creating awareness among staff as well as neighbouring companies with a view to reduce the risks of industrial accidents. Privi received the “First Prize” from the Mahad Manufacturing Association.